Kitchen Know-How
Kitchen Scenarios
Produce Puzzlers
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CACFP Facts
100

What temperature should cold food be kept at or below?

41°F

100

You spill something during prep. What’s the first thing you do?

Clean it up right away.

100

This vegetable is orange, crunchy, and often served raw or cooked.

What is a carrot?

100

What’s the most commonly used kitchen tool?

What is a knife?

100

What does CACFP stand for?

What is Child and Adult Care Food Program?

200

What’s the minimum internal temperature for cooked chicken?

165°F

200

A teammate looks overwhelmed. What’s one way to help?

Offer to assist or ask if they’re okay.

200

This fruit is red, round, and often used in sauces.

What is a tomato?

200

What’s the busiest meal time in most kitchens?

What is lunch?

200


CACFP is funded by which federal department?

What is USDA?

300

What’s the first step in proper handwashing?

Wet your hands.

300

You notice food isn’t labeled. What should you do?

Label it with date and name

300


This squash is tan on the outside and orange inside.

What is butternut squash?

300

What’s one reason kitchens use stainless steel?

What is it’s easy to clean and durable?

300

True or False: CACFP only serves children.

What is False?

400

What does FIFO stand for in food storage?

First In, First Out.

400

You’re running behind on your task. What’s a good next step?

Communicate with the team or ask for help.

400

This green veggie looks like tiny trees.

What is broccoli?

400

What’s something you might hear when a tray of food is dropped?

What is “Oops!” or laughter.

400

What’s one goal of CACFP?

What is providing nutritious meals to eligible participants?

500

What’s the correct way to cool hot food quickly?

Using shallow pans or an ice bath.

500

A driver arrives with a delivery during lunch rush. What’s the best way to handle it?

What is acknowledge them and find a safe time to unload?

500

This root veggie can be purple, golden, or striped.

What is a beet?

500

What’s one thing that makes our kitchen team awesome?

What is teamwork?

500


What’s one requirement for a reimbursable CACFP meal?

What is including all required components

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